PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated" bestselling author Charlie Higson When an ancient artifact is discovered inside Firetop Mountain, its evil magic unleashes terrifying Iron Giants upon the world. In a race against time, YOU must find the only person who knows how to defeat them. Where does he live? Will he help? Will YOU survive? ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading books!

In die laaste omnibus in hierdie reeks, wat nóg drie gewilde Saartjie-stories bevat, word Saartjie Baumann, die langbeenmeisie met die wipneus, kuiltjies in die wange en duisende duiweltjies in haar oë, se avonture voortgesit. Saartjie verdedig haar boetie, Apie, wanneer hy van diefstal beskuldig word, sy moet ook tussen haar boesemvriendin en 'n koshuismeisie kies as kaptein van die netbalspan en sy neem deel aan 'n groot kompetisie wat 'n reis na Amerika as prys aanbied.

London, 1601. Honesty, a storyteller seeking fame and fortune, befriends Alice, a maid to Queen Elizabeth I. But can Alice be trusted? A tale of intrigue, scheming and plots set in the spellbinding world of the Elizabethan court. A thrilling adventure where nothing is as it seems.

The start of a thrilling new World War Two mystery series from the number-one-bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike. 'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' - Katherine Rundell on the Murder Most Unladylike series 'Superb' - Observer 'Absolutely thrilling' - Louie Stowell 1940. The world is at war, and a secret arm of the British government called the Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up spies. Enter May Wong: courageous, stubborn, and desperate to help end the war so that she can go home to Hong Kong (and leave her annoying school, Deepdean, behind forever). May knows that she would make the perfect spy. After all, grown-ups always underestimate children like her. When May and her friend Eric are turned away by the Ministry, they take matters into their own hands. Masquerading as evacuees, they travel to Elysium Hall, home to the wealthy Verey family - including snobby, dramatic Nuala. They suspect that one of the Vereys is passing information to Germany. If they can prove it, the Ministry will have to take them on. But there are more secrets at Elysium Hall than May or Eric could ever have imagined. And then, someone is murdered . . . Join May, Eric and Nuala in the first unputdownable book in a fast-paced, mysterious and adventurous new series from million-copy-bestseller, Robin Stevens.

A family mix-up means Louie has to tag along with his engineer father and his team as they head for a routine job in the farthest flung and most neglected province of the Federation. A massive earthquake, with ensuing tsunami, devastates the entire isolated coastal region, laying bare the other-worldly manner in which the silent and strange Endlanders deal with life, death and the hinterlands of memory and loss. Their curious and unsettling ways raise ghosts for Louie, who has recently lost his own brother. This modern fable - part ghost-story, part coming-of-age novel and part astute social and family observation - explores the ways in which grief can affect not only individuals, but communities at large.

An original adventured inspired by the hit TV series! When a maximum-security prison ship crashes on earth, Cyberton's most-wanted criminals escape. Now all that stands between Earth and the deadly Decepticons is a crack team of Autobot heroes - the Robots in Disguise! Windblade has joined the Autobot heroes searching for escaped Decepticon criminals. First mission: to climb Mount Everest on the trail of a yeti-like Decepticon, Abominus! But Abominus has booby-trapped the whole mountain, and a TV crew is in danger! Can the Autobots rescue the humans - and who will rescue them?

Trapped by an evil dictatorship, will Cristian be forced to betray his family or will he risk everything he loves to resist? A powerful, heart-breaking thriller based on real events. *Winner of the Yoto Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing 2023* Cristian has lived his entire life in the grip of a repressive dictatorship. The country is governed by fear. When the secret police blackmail him, Cristian has an impossible choice. Save the life of his sick grandfather by informing on his family, or risk his life - and all of theirs - by resisting? At 17, Cristian dreams of being free but doesn't know where to turn. In this climate of constant suspicion, can he trust his best friend, his girlfriend or even his family? Closely based on the real events of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, this is a powerful, heart-breaking thriller from the author of Salt to the Sea, winner of the Carnegie Medal.

A stunning illustrated edition of the magical bestseller - a perfect gift for Christmas! Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Winner of the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize Beautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times bestselling-author Kiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed first novel is a modern classic. 'Absolutely loved it from start to finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN 'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic, myth and adventure' EMMA CARROLL Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella dreams of the faraway lands her cartographer father once mapped. When her friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the search. The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland - and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is stirring from its sleep. Soon, following her map, her heart and an ancient myth, Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to save the island itself. A beautifully written, multi award-winning story of friendship, discovery, myths and magic for any age - perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine Rundell A perfect gift for Christmas, illustrated in colour by Olia Muza, and featuring a bonus chapter From the author of Julia and the Shark, Leila and the Blue Fox and The Mercies, chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club Set in an extensive and stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism

Zoggy, the alien, feels awkward when he is invited to his first Earth birthday party. He is just not sure how to behave and make some silly mistakes. His friends Dan and Megan help him. When he starts to feel more confident, Zoggy find he can play a special part in making the party a big success. Guinea Pig Education presents the Zoggy the Alien series about a cute little alien who lands on Earth. Will he be accepted? What will he feel as he tries to fit in with life on Earth? This series introduces inclusiveness as Zoggy finds out that he is loved and accepted. He is given help with all those things he meets like fear and anxiousness. Yes, these books are bang up-to-date, full of lessons to be learned and will be loved by children of 3 to 7 years.

Lori wants to be a detective, but so far the most exciting mystery she has solved is the disappearance of her nan's specs down the side of the sofa. Max is the new girl at school and Lori is asked to look after her. Max is odd. She doesn't fit in - but then, Lori realises, she doesn't really fit in either. When some charity money goes missing and Max disappears, Lori seems to be the only person who doesn't think Max has stolen it and run away. Even the police don't want to investigate and suddenly Lori finds she has a real crime on her hands.

The next exciting adventure for Uncle Pete and TM sees them prepare for an Arctic expedition to get Berg, the little polar bear, back to his family. Gathering together their snow gear, they fit skis on the plane and head north with Berg. When they arrive where the family were last seen, the snow has melted and there is no sign of the bears. A passing whale tells the team they have been captured and taken off in a very sinister looking black ship. There is excitement aplenty, with wooden squirrel helicopters, tunnels, bears in disguises, evil animal hunters and a daring rescue. And so, the third quest for Uncle Pete and TM begins. The third title in the thrilling magical, fantasy adventure series for six- to nineyear- olds. Written by award-winning writer and journalist David C Flanagan, featuring line drawings and illustrations by Will Hughes, with his quirky Quentin Blakelike style. This hilarious new adventure takes Uncle Pete and his fearless female sidekick,TM, on an incredible Arctic adventure, with themes of determination, collaboration, ingenuity, kindness and acceptance.

Sindikaat is ’n avontuurverhaal waarin drie vriende se lewens omvergegooi word wanneer die hoofkarakter, Paul, per ongeluk op onwettige smokkelgoed afkom. Hulle paaie kruis met die van die Chinese mafia. Die verhaal begin in Bloemfontein, waarvandaan Paul en sy vriende saam met sy lyfwag, Bossie, deur drie Afrikalande reis om van die moorddadige Chinese bende te vlug. Tydens hul reis deur Zimbabwe, Zambië en Namibië word hul lewe gereeld bedreig. Spannende aksietonele laat die adrenalien behoorlik pomp. Tussendeur al die aksie moet Paul, Karlien en Adriaan die uitdagings en probleme waarmee tieners daagliks worstel, oorkom. Seksualiteit, liefde, vriendskap en lojaliteit word op die manier by die aksie betrek in hierdie verhaal waarin die goeie die bose oorwin en geregtigheid seëvier.

An action-packed eco-thriller for 11+ readers from award-winning children's author, Victoria Williamson. On a remote Scottish island, fourteen-year-old Max's life changes forever when he loses his hearing in a boating accident. Struggling to make sense of his new life and finding it hard to adapt in school, he begins to notice other - even stranger - changes taking place when a new wind farm appears off the island's coast. With the help of three school friends with additional support needs, Max discovers that a sinister scientist, Doctor Ashwood, is using wind turbines to experiment on the islanders. They must find a way to shut down the government's secret test before it spins out of control...

Kwaaikofski is ’n privaatspeurder. Hy het nou eenmaal ’n talent daarvoor. Gee hom ’n glas melk, Carpenters kougom en sy spesiale kep en hy is gereed vir enigiets! Hierdie omnibus bevat drie van Speurder Kwaaikofski se gewildste avonture vir beginnerlesers. Kwaaikofski word deur ouens met kaalgeskeerde blou koppe ontvoer, hy vertel hoe sy pad vir die eerste keer met die van die Slang gekruis het en hy moet 'n vermiste hond opspoor.

Lotta kan ’n reis Australië toe wen en sy wil ontsettend graag soontoe gaan, want sy is mal oor koalas en sy mis haar niggies. Al wat sy nodig het om te wen, is ’n koeldrankdoppie, niks meer nie. Maar Mamma en Pappa glo gaskoeldrank is baie sleg vir jou, so sy mag nie eers een enkele  bottel daarvan koop nie. Gelukkig sal Chantelle haar saamvat, as sy wen. Sy is seker hulle gaan dit regkry. Al moet sy ook ’n doppie met haar blokfluit hipnotiseer!